Accessory tray apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides an accessory tray apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the accessory tray apparatus includes an accessory tray piece, a pencil tray fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece, a business card holder fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece, a vase fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece, and a sheet holder fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece. In a further embodiment, the accessory tray piece includes a covering and a plastic substrate fixedly attached to the covering. In a further embodiment, the business card holder includes at least one curved slit in the accessory tray piece. In a further embodiment the business card holder includes a bulge in the accessory tray piece.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The workspace of a computer system typically has some clutter. For example, cables, pens, paper, headphones, and other articles may lay about the workspace.

[0002] In addition, computer system distribution companies desire to brand, or to develop loyalty to, their services to users, without designing the computer systems which they distribute.

[0003] To date, there are no items which both help to organize the workspace of a computer system while also branding the services of the computer system distribution company which distributed the computer system.

[0004] Therefore, a accessory tray apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system is needed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention provides an accessory tray apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the accessory tray apparatus includes an accessory tray piece, a pencil tray fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece, a business card holder fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece, a vase fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece, and a sheet holder fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece. In a further embodiment, the accessory tray piece includes a covering and a plastic substrate fixedly attached to the covering. In a further embodiment, the business card holder includes at least one curved slit in the accessory tray piece. In a further embodiment the business card holder includes a bulge in the accessory tray piece.

THE FIGURES

[0006]FIG. 1A is a top view of an accessory tray 100 for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0007]FIG. 1B is a first sectional view of accessory tray 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0008]FIG. 1C is a second sectional view of accessory tray 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention provides an accessory tray apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system.

[0010] Referring to FIG. 1A, a top view of an accessory tray 100 for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0011] Accessory tray 100 includes (1) an accessory tray piece 120, (2) a pencil tray 122, (3) a business card holder 124, (4) a vase 128, and, (5) a sheet holder or a paper holder 140. Sheet holder 140 is described in related, co-pending, and commonly-owned U.S. Patent Application Number (number to be assigned) with Attorney Docket Number 59729-A.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120 includes pencil tray 122 and business card holder 124.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment, business card holder 124 includes at least one curved slit in accessory tray piece 120. In an exemplary embodiment, business card holder 124 includes five curved slits in accessory tray piece 120. In an exemplary embodiment, business card holder 124 includes a bulge 126 in accessory tray piece 120. In an exemplary embodiment, bulge 126 allows for easy insertion of a business card into a slit of business card holder 124. In an exemplary embodiment, business card holder 124 includes at least one curved slit and a bulge 126 in accessory tray piece 120. In an exemplary embodiment, business card holder 124 includes five curved slits and a bulge 126 in accessory tray piece 120.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment, vase 128 is constructed of injected molded ABS plastic.

[0015] Referring next to FIG. 1B, a first sectional view of accessory tray 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120 and business card holder 124 include a covering 121 and a plastic substrate 123. In an exemplary embodiment, covering 121 is constructed of EVA foam. EVA foam is moldable and lightweight. In an exemplary embodiment, covering 121 is constructed of EVA foam with a durometer value between 2 and 4. In an exemplary embodiment, plastic substrate 123 is constructed of injected molded MIPS plastic.

[0016] Referring next to FIG. 1C, a second sectional view of accessory tray 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120 and pencil tray 122 include covering 121 and plastic substrate 123. In an exemplary embodiment, vase 128 is fixedly attached to accessory tray piece 120, pencil tray 122, and plastic substrate 123. In an exemplary embodiment, vase 128 is fixedly attached to accessory tray piece 120, pencil tray 122, and plastic substrate 123 with glue.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120, pencil tray 122, and vase 128 are fixedly attached together. In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120, pencil tray 122, and vase 128 are fixedly attached together with glue.

[0018] In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120, vase 128, and sheet holder 140 are fixedly attached together. In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120, vase 128, and sheet holder 140 are fixedly attached together with glue.

[0019] In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray 100 is an independent accessory for the workspace of a computer system.

[0020] In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray 100 can be removably attached to a vertical side of a monitor of a computer system.

[0021] In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray 100 can be fixedly attached to a monitor saddle, as described in related, co-pending, and commonly-owned U.S. Patent Application Number (number to be assigned) with Attorney Docket Number 59729-012. Referring to FIG. 1B, a sectional view of accessory tray 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Accessory tray piece 120 includes an outer edge 110. In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120 is fixedly attached to a monitor saddle, as described in related, co-pending, and commonly-owned U.S. Patent Application Number (number to be assigned) with Attorney Docket Number 59729-012. In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120 is fixedly attached to a monitor saddle with a fabric piece with fabric 152 and backing 154. In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120, and fabric 152 and backing 154 are fixedly attached together by glue and sewing. In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120, and fabric 152 and backing 154 are fixedly attached glued together throughout their respective, touching surfaces. In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray piece 120, and fabric 152 and backing 154 are sewn together at sew points 130.

[0022] Conclusion

[0023] The present invention relates to organizing the physical workspace of a computer system. More particularly, the invention relates to an accessory tray apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system.

[0024] Having fully described a preferred embodiment of the invention and various alternatives, those skilled in the art will recognize, given the teachings herein, that numerous alternatives and equivalents exist which do not depart from the invention. It is therefore intended that the invention not be limited by the foregoing description, but only by the appended claims. 

We claim:
 1. An accessory tray apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system, comprising: an accessory tray piece; a pencil tray fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece; a business card holder fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece; a vase fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece; and a sheet holder fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece.
 2. The accessory tray apparatus of claim 1 wherein the accessory tray piece comprises: a covering; and a plastic substrate fixedly attached to the covering.
 3. The accessory tray apparatus of claim 2 wherein the covering comprises EVA foam.
 4. The accessory tray apparatus of claim 2 wherein the plastic substrate comprises injected molded MIPS plastic.
 5. The accessory tray apparatus of claim 1 wherein the business card holder comprises: a covering; and a plastic substrate fixedly attached to the covering
 6. The accessory tray apparatus of claim 1 wherein the business card holder comprises at least one curved slit in the accessory tray piece.
 7. The accessory tray apparatus of claim 6 wherein the business card holder further comprises a bulge in the accessory tray piece. 